Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 1670: Entering Dongli Sword Palace

Xiao Yi and Ao Donglou entered the Sword Palace.

Around them, elders and disciples respectfully stepped back.

The two walked side by side.

Ao Donglou spoke politely, "This competition is supported by various influential forces, and will be hosted by our Dongli Sword Palace."

"Later, our Dongli Sword Palace will prepare a residence for Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao."

"Oh, by the way, I’m much older than you, so I will shamelessly call you Yi Xiao, young friend."

"No problem." Xiao Yi nodded.

Behind them, a crowd of Sword Palace disciples exchanged looks.

"Many forces have gathered here in recent days, heavenly talents from various regions have congregated here."

"But this is the first time I’ve seen the Palace Master personally come out to welcome someone."

"Just now, the Palace Master treated that Yi Xiao as an equal."

"This Purple Flame Yi Xiao certainly has a lot of influence."

The disciples whispered to each other.

"When did it become your place to make idle comments?" An elder of the Sword Palace reprimanded sternly.

The surrounding disciples quickly fell silent and left, bowing their heads.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yi and Ao Donglou had already gone far.

...

Walking within the Sword Palace, they occasionally encountered martial artists from various forces.

As for Xiao Yi himself, he recognized quite a few forces.

"It seems quite a number of forces have already arrived," Xiao Yi murmured to himself.

Beside him, Ao Donglou chuckled and said, "To be precise, ninety-nine percent have arrived, since the competition starts tomorrow."

Xiao Yi nodded.

During their walk, they discovered that Dongli Sword Palace, being the overlord force in the Extreme East, was extraordinarily extensive.

Around them, martial artists occasionally pointed and commented.

After all, being personally greeted by the Palace Master of Dongli Sword Palace was uncommon.

"Who is that person? Such an honor to be personally greeted by Palace Master Ao."

"Shh, fool, are you asking for trouble? You shouldn’t carelessly talk about Palace Master Ao, and also that young man wearing a mask."

"Although his face is unclear, looking across the Central Region, who else but that Purple Flame could warrant a personal greeting from Palace Master Ao, while also sensing no aura?"

"Did you forget? Just now, a blazing fire crossed the sky as if crossing space, descending in a flash, with towering flames."

"Such a commanding presence at a young age; it’s fitting only for that elusive figure, Purple Flame Yi Xiao."

"..."

The discussions were incessant.

"Although Purple Flame is young, defeating Poison Robe and breaking through ten thousand evil cultivators, he is already among the top experts of this era."

"An expert deserves respect, even though Palace Master Ao dares not neglect."

"Moreover, holding the position of Vice Hall Master of the Three Halls Main Hall, this prodigy, it’s hard to foresee his future achievements. Who in the Central Region now dares to slight him in the least?"

...

The discussions lasted until the two reached near the grand hall of the Sword Palace, where they finally dissipated.

Xiao Yi and Ao Donglou occasionally exchanged words.

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Xiao Yi glanced towards the grand hall, "Such disorder?"

The grand hall clearly showed signs of combat.

Although the traces were not messy, they made the vast hall somewhat chaotic.

Xiao Yi almost immediately discerned that combat had occurred, or rather, there had been an intense confrontation of aura here.

Inside the grand hall, some Sword Palace disciples were tidying up.

Xiao Yi felt slightly puzzled.

For a sect or faction, the grand hall was no ordinary place.

It’s where the Sect Leader or Sect Master usually gathers elders and deacons for discussions.

Usually, it’s opened to outsiders only for honored guests or significant events.

Dongli Sword Palace, being one of the Three Great Sword Palaces of this era, who would dare to be so reckless here?

Ao Donglou noticed Xiao Yi’s gaze and sighed helplessly, "Ah, two hours ago, our Sword Palace’s grand hall suffered an unexpected disaster, making Yi Xiao, young friend, laugh."

"Oh." Xiao Yi laughed lightly, "It seems Palace Master Ao hosted two distinguished guests not long ago."

"Two mere young heavenly talents have such power; they are indeed capable."

"Hmm?" Ao Donglou was surprised at the words, "Yi Xiao, young friend, how did you know there were two distinguished guests, and that they were two young heavenly talents?"

Xiao Yi scanned the chaotic grand hall, "Judging by the aura left from the confrontation, if I didn’t mistake, their power must be between Supreme 9996 Dao and Supreme 9997 Dao."

"And between the two auras, a sharp Sword Qi lingers for a long time."

"If I’m correct, this Sword Qi belongs to no one but Palace Master Ao."

"At the exit of the grand hall, half a trace of prohibition aura remains."

"And in one corner of the grand hall, a Demon Fire aura lingers, its level undoubtedly surpassing Legendary, and by a great margin."

"I, Yi Yun, am a Fire Control Warrior. I can see through the flame aura and intensity at a glance."

"And then?" Ao Donglou asked with keen interest.

Xiao Yi replied calmly, "As two supreme auras clashed and stalemated, a more powerful prohibition and Demon Fire flashed and vanished."

"If I’m not mistaken, the two heavenly talents had a dispute here, which was concluded by experts from both sides."

Ao Donglou’s eyes gleamed, "Impressive, worthy of being a talented Demon Hunter, to discern the slightest clues from lingering aura traces."

"Although not entirely accurate, you are above ninety-nine percent correct."

"Truly remarkable."

"However, this matter is not something I can elaborate on."

"No problem." Xiao Yi waved his hand, "I was just making casual comments."

As he spoke, Xiao Yi’s heart also fluttered.

He was merely guessing, and Ao Donglou’s words confirmed his speculation.

Then, which force has such unimaginably gifted heavenly talents?

Between 9996 Dao and 9997 Dao marks a significant watershed among supreme experts.

And as heavenly talents, possessing such cultivation is indeed substantial; Xiao Yi can’t help but marvel.

Soon, Ao Donglou led Xiao Yi to a room outside.

"Yi Xiao, young friend, during the competition, this will be your residence." Ao Donglou smiled.

"Here, adjacent to the grand hall, backed by Sword Mountain, the spiritual energy is most abundant; Yi Xiao, young friend, may also enjoy the scenery of our Extreme East at leisure."

Xiao Yi looked up, not far away, a towering Sword Mountain soared into the clouds.

If one stands atop the mountain, they can overlook the entire Dongli Sword Palace.

At that moment, a deacon passed by, repeatedly greeting, "Palace Master, who is this?"

"Isn’t it said that during the competition, no one is allowed near the grand hall or Sword Mountain?"

Ao Donglou waved his hand, "Since those two have left, such rules are unnecessary."

"Those two?" Xiao Yi uttered a subtle sound.

"Oh, nothing." Ao Donglou waved his hand.

"I still have matters to attend to; I won’t accompany Yi Xiao, young friend, further. If anything arises, instruct the palace disciples."

"Thanks for the trouble." Xiao Yi bowed.

Ao Donglou departed.

Xiao Yi entered the room and set up several prohibitions, sitting cross-legged in meditation.

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Second update.